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Nita Lowey

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Nita M. Lowey was a prominent Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Representative for New York's 17th congressional district from 1999 until 2021. She was the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, a position she held from 2019 to 2021, where she played a crucial role in shaping federal budgetary decisions and funding allocations. Throughout her tenure, Lowey was known for her advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and women's rights, and she worked to secure funding for various programs benefiting her constituents and communities across the nation.

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Apr 29, 2019

I think that is where the problem is with ICE and where you have your bad reputation for a lot of people in this country.

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Apr 29, 2019

the fact that this regulation is even something that has been contemplated by the administration is horrendous.

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Apr 29, 2019

We will now begin cutting off or substantially reducing the massive foreign aid routinely given to them.

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Apr 29, 2019

It is concerning how this administration has implemented policy after policy that seems singularly focused on reducing the flow of migrants without regard to our country's asylum laws.

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Apr 29, 2019

The budgets each year have cut aid to these Central American countries and to the nonprofits and other organizations providing these services.

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Apr 29, 2019

We need policy solutions, as well, and we have to work together.

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Apr 29, 2019

we must also treat immigrants with dignity and due process.

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Apr 29, 2019

Your predecessor also instituted cruel and inhumane policies of ripping children from their families, which you helped to implement.

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Apr 8, 2019

I am committed to working with you to ensure the IRS can continue to fulfill its mission now and in the years to come.

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Apr 8, 2019

You include a $90 million cut to taxpayer services, which helped taxpayers navigate their personal finances.

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Apr 8, 2019

It disappoints me that your budget request is so unacceptable.

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Apr 8, 2019

Cuts like this make it clear that this administration does not prioritize enforcement of the tax laws.

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